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Youth-led non-profit · Tbilisi, Georgia
Meet people.
Share ideas.
Create impact.
IDEA creates opportunities for young people to discover the world of Erasmus+, international exchanges and non-formal education.
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Through learning experiences, intercultural connections and creative methods, IDEA encourages young people to explore new perspectives, share ideas and grow beyond their everyday routines. It also believes in the power of local action, supporting young people to turn their ideas into meaningful initiatives and positive change within their communities. By connecting global opportunities with local impact, the organisation inspires young people to learn, participate and make a difference.
Who we are
About IDEA
IDEA – Inclusive Development & Empowerment Alliance is a youth-led non-profit organisation based in Georgia, established in 2023. Working at local, national and international levels, IDEA promotes non-formal education, youth participation, social inclusion and international cooperation.
Since its establishment, IDEA has actively developed and implemented international projects in cooperation with partner organisations across Europe, including Germany, Spain, Latvia and Portugal. Through Erasmus+ programmes, international partnerships, workshops and community-based initiatives, the organisation creates opportunities for young people to learn beyond traditional educational settings, explore new perspectives, develop practical skills and engage with different cultures and communities.
IDEA combines international learning experiences with local action. Its activities use participatory, experiential and creative educational methods to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, active citizenship and personal development. Particular attention is given to making educational opportunities accessible to young people from diverse backgrounds, including those facing social, geographical or economic barriers.
Beyond connecting young people with international opportunities, IDEA aims to strengthen their capacity to contribute to their communities. We believe that meaningful learning happens through experience, exchange and active participation, and that positive change begins with empowered individuals and engaged communities.
- 2023founded · based in Tbilisi
- Erasmus+youth exchanges & training courses
- Georgia ⇄ Europeprojects with partners in Germany, Spain, Latvia, Portugal and beyond
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Want to be part of our team?
Are you interested in developing projects, volunteering, gaining international experience or contributing to meaningful initiatives in your community? Whether you have an idea, want to get involved in project development, or simply wish to become part of our team, we would love to hear from you.
You don't need any Erasmus+ or project-writing experience to join. If you're curious about international opportunities, that's a good start.
Develop projects with us
Have an idea for a project, or want to learn how international projects are made? Work on them with our team.
Volunteer
Help us with workshops and local initiatives, and gain experience along the way.
Projects
Our latest projects
From local initiatives to international partnerships, every project gives us an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new perspectives and create meaningful learning experiences.
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Partner organisation
Shaping the Future
Engaging Youth for Pro-environmental Behavior
In cooperation with our German partner Lernlabor, IDEA contributed to an initiative encouraging young people to become more environmentally conscious and take an active role in protecting the environment.
- Environmental awareness
- Youth participation
- Sustainability
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Partner organisation
Human Rights – International Youth Exchange
Young people from Georgia, Spain and Morocco, brought together by human rights
IDEA participated as a partner in an international youth exchange connecting young people from Georgia, Spain and Morocco through the shared theme of human rights.
- Human rights
- Inclusion
- Intercultural dialogue
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Partner organisation
Play to Participate
Board Games for Critical Thinking and Participation
This international project explored how educational board games can encourage critical thinking, media literacy and active participation among young people.
- Critical thinking
- Media literacy
- Game-based learning
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Coordinating organisation
Package for the Future
Well-being, Resilience & Healthy Living
IDEA coordinated this international youth exchange in cooperation with Odikozāra from Latvia, bringing together 28 young people from Georgia and Latvia.
- Mental well-being
- Resilience
- Healthy lifestyles
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Host organisation
MentalIdea
Training in Mental Health Tools
In cooperation with Mentalidade X from Portugal, IDEA hosted an international training course bringing together 12 participants from Georgia and Portugal.
- Mental health
- Youth work
- Creative learning
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Team development
International Learning & Partnership Development
Training courses for the IDEA team in Rome and Barcelona
IDEA representatives took part in international professional development opportunities, including the TIC-TAC training course in Rome and Mobility Masters: Erasmus+ Youth Accreditation HUB (MOMA 2nd Edition) in Barcelona.
- Capacity building
- International cooperation
- Quality youth work
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Partner organisation
One Click Can Change
Digital Skills for All
An international Erasmus+ youth exchange coordinated by Associação Mentalidade X in Portugal, bringing together 28 young people from Georgia, Portugal, Italy and Armenia.
- Digital literacy
- Online safety
- Artificial intelligence
- Active citizenship
For partners
Let's create opportunities together
IDEA is always open to connecting with organisations, youth workers, educators and initiatives that share our values. Whether you are looking for a Georgian partner for your next Erasmus+ project, exploring new ideas or interested in developing a long-term collaboration, let's get in touch.
Organisations we have worked with
InMOEInitiative Mittel- und Osteuropa e.V. · Berlin, GermanyPlay to Participate
LernlaborBerlin, GermanyShaping the Future
Ecocompartimos IllescasSpainHuman Rights – International Youth Exchange
Associação Mentalidade XSantarém, PortugalMentalIdea · One Click Can Change- OdikozāraLatviaPackage for the Future
- Association Amal IberghoussenMoroccoHuman Rights – International Youth Exchange
Play to Participate, the Human Rights youth exchange, MentalIdea and One Click Can Change are Erasmus+ projects co-funded by the European Union.